Radon Testing at CBE Schools 

This fall the CBE will be conducting tests for radon gas in a number of schools across our system, including ours. Radon gas is odorless, tasteless and comes naturally through the soil. When the gas reaches unsafe levels, over many years of exposure, the gas is known to have harmful effects on health. If testing reveals a heightened presence of radon, various mitigation strategies can be implemented to reduce the gas concentration to safe levels. 

Testing involves hanging a small, round testing device (alpha tracker) for 91 days from the ceiling in areas of the school that are occupied 4 or more hours a day. The device is passive, which means it omits no information, sounds, or smells. 

The device will be installed on a non-instructional day, evening or weekend, so it will not interrupt learning. 

If you would like to learn more about radon, please visit Health Canada’s website: https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/health-risks-safety/radiation/radon.html

 

 

Halloween at Skene

Staff and students are welcome to wear Halloween Costumes on Tuesday, October 31. Dressing up in a costume is optional for those wanting to participate.

 

Yes Please To:

• Costumes can be worn to school 
• Costumes should be appropriate for regular learning activities (i.e. PE, going outside for recess/lunch etc.)
• Those not interested in wearing a costume are welcome to wear orange/black or their pajamas that day instead
• A personal Halloween snack or treat can be brought to be enjoyed during the afternoon class activities

No Thanks To:

• No face masks... these can be saved for evening trick-or-treating
• No toy weapons
• No treats for others

In the afternoon on October 31, students will have the opportunity to participate in some holiday themed activities.

 

Grade Team Weekly Messages

To get updates about classroom activities and learning objectives, please ensure you are subscribed to receive School Messenger emails. 

 

Upcoming Events

Oct 31 - Halloween Costume Day

Nov 9 to 14 - Fall Break - NO SCHOOL for students

Nov 23 (evening) and Nov 24 - Parent/Teacher Conferences

Nov 30 - School Council (Virtual) @ 6:00 pm